Cilantro and Green Chili Dressing
This cilantro and green chili dressing will take your ordinary, everyday dishes to the next level. It's savory, citrusy, and just the right amount of spicy to give a refreshing kick to mains, salads, veggies, and more. Plus, this green chili sauce is gluten-free, vegan, and takes only 15 minutes to make!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 86kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup rinsed cilantro leaves and stems
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar or rice wine vinegar
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 can diced mild green chilis 4-ounce can
- ¼ teaspoon of sea salt
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend together to fully combined.
Notes
- Wash cilantro: Since both the stems and leaves are used, make sure you thoroughly wash both and clean the stems with a damp paper towel to get rid of clinging dirt.
- Drain/dry cilantro: After washing the cilantro, drain it completely so your dressing does not become watery.
- Thin dressing with oil: If you want to thin out the dressing, gradually add olive oil until you get the consistency you like.
- Chop ingredients first: Unless you are using a high-powered blender or food processor, cut the garlic, cilantro, and chilies into smaller pieces to make it easier to blend them together.
- Make a smaller batch: When making a smaller batch of dressing, I recommend using a blender instead of a food processor because the dressing may not combine well in a food processor.
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
